UCL Transparent Journeys along the Silk Roads
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Dates
May 14–16, 2026
Location
UCL Institute of Archaeology
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A meeting focusing on the vital role of glass as an indicator of exchange, trade and movement along the Silk Roads. It features twenty-four talks by some of the leading international experts in this area.
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UCL Institute of Archaeology, the Association for the History of Glass and the British Museum are delighted to invite you to our forthcoming international conference, focusing on the vital role of glass as an indicator of exchange, trade and movement along the Silk Roads.
This is a unique opportunity to get up-to-speed with the latest research on Silk Roads glass and the talks span a chronological range from the Late Bronze Age through to the post-medieval periods, with a particular focus on medieval trade and exchange.
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